What does Vitamin D deficiency do to babies?

Babies obtain Vitamin D from their mothers during the last trimester of pregnancy. If the mother has low Vitamin D levels the baby will be unable to receive adequate Vitamin D. Babies need Vitamin D to develop healthy bones. Vitamin D deficiency in infancy causes soft bones and stunted growth – called RICKETS. Rarely severe vitamin D deficiency can cause low calcium levels and seizures. Rickets and seizures can be prevented by the mother or infant taking Vitamin D supplements.